Dawkinsia Singhala
📖 Overview
Dawkinsia Singhala (Dawkinsia singhala), first described by Duncker, 1912 is a small fish in the family Cyprinidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 9.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Adults (>6 cm SL) differ from all other species of the Puntius filamentosus group by a combination of the following characters: absence of distinct marks on caudal fin lobes or on body in advance of anal fin origin; length of maxillary barbels less than 1/4 eye diameter; mouth subterminal .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dawkinsia Singhala is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbus singhala | Duncker | 1912 | Synonym |
| Puntius singhala | Duncker | 1912 | Synonym |
| Puntius sinhala | Duncker | 1912 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Dawkinsia Singhala.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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